Question

Arrange the following iron-ore mines of India from south-west to north-east direction of their locations and choose the correct option:
i. Bailadila
ii. Mayurbhanj
iii. Ballari
iv. Kudremukh

• A. iii, iv, i and ii
• B. iii, iv, ii and i
• C. iv, iii, i and ii
• D. iv, iii, ii and i

Hint:

When arranging geographical locations from south to north (or vice versa), consider using a map or geographical knowledge to verify the relative positions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The iron-ore mines, ordered from south-west to north-east, are:
- Kudremukh (iv): Situated in the south-western region of Karnataka, India.
- Ballari (iii): Located to the north-east of Kudremukh, also within Karnataka.
- Bailadila (i): Found further north in Chhattisgarh.
- Mayurbhanj (ii): Situated in the north-eastern part of Odisha.
Therefore, the correct sequence is (iv), (iii), (i), and (ii), matching option (C).